MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN TRAD
2 Port Royal Street, Kington
MEDIA RELEASE
March 5, 2026
Update on Technical Cooperation Programme in Health between Jamaica and Cuba
The Government of Jamaica has taken the decision to discontinue the current arrangement concerning the deployment of medical professionals in the public health sector by the Government of Cuba.
This comes as both Governments were unable to agree on the terms and conditions of a new technical cooperation arrangement, following the expiration of the previous agreement in February 2023.
In the interest of continuity of the valuable service provided by the Cuban medical professionals present in country, and for their personal certainty and well-being, the Government of Jamaica has indicated its willingness for the Ministry of Health and Wellness to engage these medical professionals on an individual basis, in keeping with local labour laws. This arrangement would last for the remainder of their scheduled tenure in Jamaica under the programme.
Cuban medical professionals have been serving in various public health facilities across the island and Jamaicans have benefited notably from the eye care programme as well as the general care by nurses and doctors.
The Government of Jamaica has expressed its sincere appreciation to the Government of Cuba for its significant contribution to the health sector in Jamaica.
